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Medicinal value and oral health aspects of acacia catechu-an update

  • T. Lakshmi
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)

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Abstract

Acacia catechu Willd (Fabaceae), commonly known as catechu and black cutch is an important medicinal plant, especially in Asia. Several phytochemical compounds have been isolated and characterized from A. catechu which include 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, kaempferol, quercetin, 3, 4, 7-trihydroxyl-3,5-dimethoxyflavone, catechin, rutin, isorhamnetin, epicatechin, afzelechin, epiafzelechin, mesquitol, ophioglonin, aromadendrin, and phenol and the presence of these active compounds have been implicated for its myriad biological effects.This review focus on the actions of A. catechu for its medicinal value.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1399-1401
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science
Volume8
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acacia catechu
  • Active Compounds
  • Biological
  • Medicinal
  • Phytochemical

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